This is the 16427th most frequent Russian word.
росла
"Roslá" means "grew" (past tense, feminine singular).
Here, 'росла' is used as a past tense verb indicating growth occurring in nature, describing the grass growing in the past.
Трава росла на лугу.
The grass grew in the meadow.
In this sentence, 'росла' conveys the process of growth as it pertains to upbringing or maturation of a person, referring to her past development.
Она росла в маленькой деревне.
She grew up in a small village.
Here, 'росла' metaphorically represents the increase in a quality (popularity), indicating its figurative usage to describe gradual improvement or rising status.